Japan 5 sen Meiji

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Attributes of Coins

Melt Value$2.74 1g Silver
RegionJPN
Denomination5 Sen
Krause numberN# 15206
MetalSilver (.800)
diameter16.15 mm
weight1.25 g
Obverse:
coin obverse image
Dragon within beaded circle, legends above, written value below
Lettering:
明治四年 · 大日本 · 五錢 ·
Translation:
Great Japan · Year 4 of Meiji · 5 sen ·
Reverse:
coin reverse image
Sunburst crest within beaded circle and wreath, chrysanthemum between two paulownia flowers above

List of Coin Varieties

NameYearMarkMintMintageCraftsmanshipValue(USD)
1870

1

UncValue(USD)
1871

UncValue(USD)

Recognition Records

Bahamas 5 cents 1975, samsung-SM-A536U1, obverse
Bahamas 5 cents 1975, samsung-SM-A536U1, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:40:04
Spain 10 pesetas 1984, samsung-SM-S908U, obverse
Spain 10 pesetas 1984, samsung-SM-S908U, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:53:04
Italy 20 centesimi 1920, samsung-SM-G990E, obverse
Italy 20 centesimi 1920, samsung-SM-G990E, reverse
User from BR
Time: 2025-03-31 09:41:14
Argentina 5 centavos 1933, samsung-SM-A127M, obverse
Argentina 5 centavos 1933, samsung-SM-A127M, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:40:01
France 5 francs 1947, samsung-SM-S916U, obverse
France 5 francs 1947, samsung-SM-S916U, reverse
User from US
Time: 2025-03-31 09:47:56